Aortic Aneurysms: New Developments for Timing of Intervention
Case description
Undetected or untreated, aortic aneurysms can be fatal. New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association suggest earlier intervention to help patients who typically go undiagnosed or untreated. In this discussion, we highlight:
● Risk factors for aortic aneurysms, including genetics and family medical history.
● The importance of surgical intervention for aneurysms starting at 5 cm.
● Why patients should only seek treatment at high-volume surgical centers that specialize in complex aortic surgery because this expertise cuts risk and improves outcomes.
● How the Aortic Surveillance Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital is advancing research into risk factors, treatments, and outcomes.
Elbert Williams, MD, Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Cardiovascular SurgeryIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiDirector, Aortic Surveillance ProgramThe Mount Sinai Hospital
Randolph P. Martin, MD, Clinical ProfessorDepartment of Cardiovascular SurgeryIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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